Sheffield or Leicester city to go to for university?

Mewmew123

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I have medicine offers for both what are the pros and cons for the two cities?

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De Montfort University

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Original post by Mewmew123

I have medicine offers for both what are the pros and cons for the two cities?

Hi there @Mewmew123 I hope you're doing okay! Choosing which University or City that you could spend the next few years in is definitely a pretty big decision - it felt like that to me. It's generally said that the best city you choose to study in for you is different for everyone! It's not a one size fits all and most major cities do have a plethora of activities, food, and amenities for your spare time and life outside of Uni. :hippie:

Personally I'm from Leicester, born and bred, so I know the city pretty well and it does have great food options for basically any diet! I'm a foodie so this was a big factor for me. Having the options out there, also the cultural and general diversity that this usually brings, was something I wanted when I was looking at where to study. Leicester also has night life and has come a long way with social activities such as Fosse Park & Everards Meadows (for walks and shopping), in the city: Social Climbing (rock climbing) and Caddyshackers (mini-golf), as well as a continued big cultural presence with the Curve and Athena with live bands and performers (Leicester Comedy fest!) at various other independent venues around the city too. :thrasher:

Sheffield, where I lived for two years during my Masters, also has a lot to offer! As well as the Crucible and the Lyceum theatre, it has the Winter Gardens :snow:

(like indoor botanical gardens), Kelham Island, the Antiques Quarter, and Meadowhall Shopping Centre. Sheffield and it's outer city also has a diversity of culture and is nestled close to the Peak District with amazing views (definitely recommend Crookes' Bole hills for a cracking view that looks over to the reservoirs out in the countryside). Also as a major city it has festivals such as Tramlines and Sheffield Film Festival! The Leadmill and Corporation nightclubs are also pretty major hotspots for clubbing and gigs. :danceboy:

I would say that your gut feeling when you're in these cities should guide you. Sometimes a place or city feels like it just fits! Also which one you feel has more of the activities and amenities that you would prefer to enjoy your time outside of your studies. Cost can also be a factor, it was for me, and this may be something to compare between the two cities - accommodation and transport wise (especially travelling home for the holidays or elsewhere if you need a little retreat).

Everyone's different and I wouldn't say there are particularly cons to either - at least for me. As I knew I wanted to move away for the experience and independence I personally didn't really consider Leicester to study. Again, that's dependent on the person! One of my best friends was born and bred here and went to University here (lived in halls for the first two years, then back at home for the final year, to save money) and they had an amazing experience! Whichever you choose I'm sure you'll have a blast yourself :elefant:

All the best,

- Rose :rose:

, De Montfort University Rep.

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Mewmew123

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Original post by De Montfort University

Hi there @Mewmew123 I hope you're doing okay! Choosing which University or City that you could spend the next few years in is definitely a pretty big decision - it felt like that to me. It's generally said that the best city you choose to study in for you is different for everyone! It's not a one size fits all and most major cities do have a plethora of activities, food, and amenities for your spare time and life outside of Uni. :hippie:

Personally I'm from Leicester, born and bred, so I know the city pretty well and it does have great food options for basically any diet! I'm a foodie so this was a big factor for me. Having the options out there, also the cultural and general diversity that this usually brings, was something I wanted when I was looking at where to study. Leicester also has night life and has come a long way with social activities such as Fosse Park & Everards Meadows (for walks and shopping), in the city: Social Climbing (rock climbing) and Caddyshackers (mini-golf), as well as a continued big cultural presence with the Curve and Athena with live bands and performers (Leicester Comedy fest!) at various other independent venues around the city too. :thrasher:

Sheffield, where I lived for two years during my Masters, also has a lot to offer! As well as the Crucible and the Lyceum theatre, it has the Winter Gardens :snow:

(like indoor botanical gardens), Kelham Island, the Antiques Quarter, and Meadowhall Shopping Centre. Sheffield and it's outer city also has a diversity of culture and is nestled close to the Peak District with amazing views (definitely recommend Crookes' Bole hills for a cracking view that looks over to the reservoirs out in the countryside). Also as a major city it has festivals such as Tramlines and Sheffield Film Festival! The Leadmill and Corporation nightclubs are also pretty major hotspots for clubbing and gigs. :danceboy:

I would say that your gut feeling when you're in these cities should guide you. Sometimes a place or city feels like it just fits! Also which one you feel has more of the activities and amenities that you would prefer to enjoy your time outside of your studies. Cost can also be a factor, it was for me, and this may be something to compare between the two cities - accommodation and transport wise (especially travelling home for the holidays or elsewhere if you need a little retreat).

Everyone's different and I wouldn't say there are particularly cons to either - at least for me. As I knew I wanted to move away for the experience and independence I personally didn't really consider Leicester to study. Again, that's dependent on the person! One of my best friends was born and bred here and went to University here (lived in halls for the first two years, then back at home for the final year, to save money) and they had an amazing experience! Whichever you choose I'm sure you'll have a blast yourself :elefant:

All the best,

- Rose :rose:

, De Montfort University Rep.

Thank you so much for your response this was definitely helpful!!! Considering cost, which of the two cities do you think was cheaper to live in?

Original post by Mewmew123

I have medicine offers for both what are the pros and cons for the two cities?

Hey there @Mewmew123 !
I've never been to Leicester myself but can speak for the city of Sheffield as I currently study here and live here as well. The city is quite close-knit in the sense that it's not difficult to get around. You've got the city centre that's got lots of shops and facilities such as gyms and small convenience stores. Just 5 minutes from this, there's West Street which is where the majority of bars and clubs are and it's always really lively on a weekend and especially on Wednesday nights when it's sports evening. It's really easy to get around everywhere as there's bus and tram links that go everywhere. If you apply for a zoom travel card then you get all bus and tram fares for 80p which is definitely worth having. It's also free to apply for.

There's also the famous Meadowhall where you can get literally anything from. The tram runs here and it's open all day everyday (closes a bit earlier on Sundays) so you can go whenever you'd like. There's also plenty of independent cafes in the city which make great study spots for students. If you're into the nightlife side of socialising , there's plenty of student events where drinks are really cheap as there's a couple of event companies that hold weekly events all over the city. Ecclesall Road is the famous student road and there's always house parties and even bars and pubs down there that hold weekly pub quizzes. I chose to live here as it didn't feel as daunting as somewhere like Manchester but still has all the characteristics for a great city.

Hope this helped! Let me know if you have any more questions.
Lucy - Digital Student Ambassador SHU

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KingPiEta

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Original post by Mewmew123

Thank you so much for your response this was definitely helpful!!! Considering cost, which of the two cities do you think was cheaper to live in?

In terms of my recent research, I found Uni of Leicester has exceptionally many affordable places in the halls that seem genuinely nice and it has some free transport links which make things quite cheap even if you don't directly on campus. Uni of Leicester also seems to have a pretty big focus on affordability in general which is reflected in its SU and generous scholarships. In terms of competition, I doubt De Montfort would be significantly more expensive but I don't know which one you'd go to.

Sheffield accommodation seem to be on the more expensive side which I think is a fair reflection of cost of living there in general. I have a friend who goes there who seems to be doing fine on mostly just the gov loan though, so it could be absolutely fine if you're decent at saving money. I have not done nearly as much research on Sheffield as I have done on Leicester, but I hope this is helpful regardless.

Original post by Mewmew123

I have medicine offers for both what are the pros and cons for the two cities?

Hi there,
Both are wonderful student cities. Sheffield has some great places to eat and musical heritage, so there's plenty opportunity to watch live music if that's your thing. Again, Leicester also has plenty of good food spots and free things to do. It may be worth checking out these blogs that we pulled together, to get a feel of both student cities:
Sheffield: https://bit.ly/3jUAu1C
Leicester: https://bit.ly/3QTUVHg

Hope this helps!

- Sophie

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De Montfort University

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Original post by Mewmew123

Thank you so much for your response this was definitely helpful!!! Considering cost, which of the two cities do you think was cheaper to live in?

Hi again @Mewmew123 , I'm glad my first post was helpful! I'd say it's pretty even on the whole. Having lived in both cities' centre and outskirts generally (as with any city!) the outskirts or slightly outside of city centre limits are cheaper. Clarendon Park or Narborough Road in Leicester, or Crookes and Broomhill in Sheffield, which are both student-y areas are generally reasonable prices. The difference in cost between the cities has lessened given the cost of living crisis (eek) but there are student discounts and deals as well as transport options in any major city that can be more cost effective. So, you can save some pennies for other things here and there! :top2:

Definitely see the below comments and the blogs - if you wish - as they give more of a well-rounded view of both from different experiences (I moved from Sheffield a year ago and also lived there during some of the pandemic). Everyone is different, but I hope you find a place that feels like home to YOU, to begin your studies and enjoy the next steps of your adventure! :woo:

All the best!

- Rose :rose:

, De Montfort University Rep.

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